Keirin Sunlight A clearcoat of glass dust gives this range a unique effect. Indoors its subtle, but when direct sunlight hits it - Bam! Four colours of crushed liquid glass in our Frame Builders Transparent Finish create a glitter effect only really viewable in direct sunlight. Stealth sparkle that causes a lot of a head-turning!
- TOKYO GOLD
- NAGOYA BLUE
- OSAKA PURPLE
- YOKOHAMA SILVER
A clearcoat of traditional Japanese-style metallic flakes to give you an amazing eye-catching sparkle.
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Unique
Spray.Bike is the
first DIY paint range for the bicycle market. It's been specifically developed for painting bikes.
Spray.Bike is bicycle specific because weve designed the paint to:
- Adhere to curved non-porous surfaces
- Bond well on raw metal, carbon or factory paint
- Provide a consistent surface application on curved and angled tubing and shapes
- Be hard-wearing, weather (including U.V.) resilient and, of course, scratch resistant.
All this is before we even talk about how easy the paint is to use, that it doesnt dribble etc.
Spray.Bike is a DIY matte dry-fall powder coating in a can.
Spray.Bike is
totally different to existing paint for car metal because of its different ingredients.
Spray.Bike doesnt run or dribble like car paint. Spray.bike is incredibly
easy to control and provides a smooth even matte finish that anyone can achieve with just two
golden rules:- spray at a distance of 5-12cm and
- keep moving your hand whilst doing so! (more about this below).
Basic usage
As
Spray.Bike cans are pressurised, theres an optimum distance at which the paint is effective on leaving the nozzle: 5-12 centimetres. In this €˜window the paint is semi-wet and the pigment is perfectly primed to do its job properly. Under 5 centimetres, faults can occur;
- After 12 or 14 centimetres the paint will have turned into a dry powder dust with little adhesion at all.
- Always move your hand continuously while spraying, as this ensures an even coating.
- Touch-ups can always be done later dont over-apply the paint in a single coat.
- If re-using the paint after storage, test spray first.
- If the paint seems to splatter, replace the nozzle as the existing one is probably clogged.
Spray.Bike paint lasts in its can for up to 10 years, so store upright and below 50°C so it will always be there for scratches and touch-ups.
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All
Spray.Bike paints are
CFC-free and
toluene-free, which means that there are
no environmentally harmful or dangerous gases inside. The can is made of nickel, and is therefore
easily recyclable. We source our ingredients for our paint from within the E.U. The paint itself is a
cutting-edge acrylic emulsion polymer. Acrylic emulsions are commonly used in all modern household paints and artists' paints.
Who and whats it for
Painting/personalising/customising a bike is a fun thing to do and a great way for people of all ages to express their creativity. The obvious use is for simple repair or touch-up, but its real possibilities go much further. Our initial range contains
56 colours, which can be used in any combination and in many artistic ways, without professional experience - just a bit of confidence! Weve included lots of
colours familiar within the bike world, perfect for restoration and heritage builds. Previous to
Spray.Bike, individual adventurous bicycle paint-jobs were high-end and unobtainable. Now anybody can create
stencils, fades and shades, team colours for groups and bike gang identity. If customers really dont feel confident to use the product themselves, the most €˜professional painters would be, because of the can, graffiti artists which puts the product
truly in the hands of street culture.
Important Note: Due to these being aerosols, they can only be collected in store.
I recently took my dated and tired old racing bike along to Leeli Cycles for some much needed work. I was cheerfully greeted by Ben the very friendly owner and number one mechanic. He suggested a full service and looked over the bike to access the condition of the other cycle components. A very comprehensive quote was later emailed to me listing all the parts that Ben would require to complete the job. He phoned me as soon as my bike was ready and I hurried along to pick it up. My first reaction was, wow! It looked as good as new and fully roadworthy again. Ben had done an incredible job in transforming my old racer back to its former glory! I'm very pleased to have used Leeli Cycles along with Ben's wealth of mechanical knowledge, sound advice and attention to detail. Even happier still to support this amazing small local business offering great value and excellent customer service. An outstanding shop in every way for all your cycling needs with the personal touch. Pop in and see for yourself. I guarantee you won't be dissapointed.
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